I'm excited about the new 2013-2014 school year. We have a great staff of teachers and support personnel and of course wonderful students. I've been around these students while they toddled into pre-kindergarten and watched as they marched into their high school graduation ceremony. So I can say with confidence, we have wonderful students.

This is my twenty first year at Weleetka Schools. That's a long time to work at one place but I have enjoyed the ride. Over the years I have gotten to go to work and at the same time, be with my own kids. I have gotten to watch them grow up into young adults along with their friends and classmates. That is a blessing I have never taken for granted.

While watching all of our children grow and develop into young adults, I am left with a positive outlook on our future. Many of my students over the 20 years have gone on to find good jobs, build a home for their kids and be a part of this great community.

I have no doubt our little part of the world will prosper. Our corner of Oklahoma will be just fine with Weleetka Graduates in charge.